Hearing Alice's explanation, now Charlotte understood. Alice has indeed been blinded by her love for Avery. So that makes her always obey what Avery did to her.
"A woman's worth is judged by how firm she is in limiting herself to a man, Alice. You were the one who humbled yourself in front of Avery who didn't even marry you or legally tie you down. And that's wrong. You should have been able to tell me. Don't think for yourself. Because I'm sure, at that time you just wanted to try to accept Avery again without seeing much risk. And I'm sure, there must be only one risk you think about. Just tell me now. Only I can you talk to ." Charlotte said softly. She felt sorry for Alice.